Wallops Flight Facility Airport
Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)
About 14h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Wallops Flight Facility Airport
Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and approximately 100 miles (160 km) north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KWALLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 8,748 ft / 2,666 m | 150 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
| 10 / 28 | 8,005 ft / 2,440 m | 200 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 17 / 35 | 4,808 ft / 1,465 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PATUXENT APP/DEP | 127.950 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.175 MHz |
| CLD | PATUXENT CLNC DEL | 121.700 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.500 MHz |
| INFO | INFO SVC | 126.500 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.500 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (7)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLOPS ISLAND CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| WALLOPS ISLAND CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| R6604B CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL999 |
| R6604C BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | GND | 3500 ft MSL |
| R6604D BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 100 ft GND | 3500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 499 ft | 30 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wallops Flight Facility Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wallops Flight Facility Airport?
The ICAO code for Wallops Flight Facility Airport is KWAL, and its IATA code is WAL.
Where is Wallops Flight Facility Airport located?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport is small airport located in Wallops Island, United States, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).
How many runways does Wallops Flight Facility Airport have?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,748 ft / 2,666 m.
What time zone is Wallops Flight Facility Airport in?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wallops Flight Facility Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wallops Flight Facility Airport is approximately 11.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wallops Flight Facility Airport?
The nearest airport to Wallops Flight Facility Airport is Wallops Island Drone Runway (US-7081), about 3.5 nm to the sse, followed by Taylor Airport and Boomers Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wallops Flight Facility Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.